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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY. BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



Ho. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, 

 White-Tipped. 



No. 3. Scarlet, Olive-Shaped. 



No. 4. Farquhar's Nonpareil. 



No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top 



RADISH. Rabana, (Sp.) 



CULTURE: Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. 

 The situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping well 

 ventilated. In April they may be sown out of doors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. Radishes 

 to be crisp and tender should make rapid growth. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 



Farquhar's Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe- 

 cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25 

 Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Or Red Rocket. One of the most desirable varieties for forc- 

 ing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicy. Leaves few, short and small. 



Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25 

 Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 days; short-leaved; brilhant red; good 



for forcing 



Farquhar's Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcing 



or out-of-door culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very early; for frames 

 or out-of-doors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 



Early White Turnip, or Box. Suitable for forcing; pure white; 

 sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 



Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 

 tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. 



Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75 



Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Long, Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 



from planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Icicle. A long slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 

 and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; j lb., 80 cts. 



Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early Autumn, the 

 roots keep crisp all Winter. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 



White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. 



Pkt, 10cts.;oz., 30 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. 

 Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort 

 Victoria Roots. 



It is usually propagated from plants. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50 

 Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00 



SALSIFY. {Oyster Plant.) Ostien Vegetal, (Sp.) 



A most delicious vegetable. It is used stewed, boiled or fried, and sometimes as a salad. When cooked 

 it has an oyster flavor. Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. One ounce will sow 50 feet. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large roots. 

 Long White French. Delicious when cooked. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25 



SPINACH. Espinaca, (Sp.) 



Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For Summer use sow early in Spring, in 

 drills 15 inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For Spring use sow in September, and cover 

 lightly in November with light litter. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 



rarqunar S All beaSOnS, Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 

 Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for earlv Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, suc- 

 culent and tender Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 81.00 



Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves. 



Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 

 King of Denmark. A new variety with large dark green crumpled leaves of fine quality. Remains tender and 

 resists Summer heat longer than any other variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts;; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 

 Victoria. Thick succulent, dark green leaves .. ... Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 



Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 



New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire Summer. 



May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out of-doors when the ground is warm, allowing 2 



feet between the plants. ... ... ... ... ... Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Salsify. 



